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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.38, 355.77 and 221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.38, 355.77 and 221.46 is: 304.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.38 : 355.77 = 221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.38/355.77 = 221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.38x = 355.77 × 221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.38x = 78,788.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,788.82/258.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.93

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